The RG2 8 postcode sector is within the county of Berkshire.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG2 8 postcode sector is home to a bustling 13,078 residents!
Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations. Letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the last two letters of a postcode. With 234 postcodes already in use, this leaves 166 units available.
The RG2 8 postal code covers the settlement of READING.
The RG2 8 Postcode shares a border with RG2 0 (READING), RG2 7 (READING), RG6 4 (Lower Earley), RG6 5 (Earley, Lower Earley, READING), RG2 6 (READING), RG2 9 (Shinfield, Arborfield, Arborfield Green) and RG7 1 (Spencers Wood, Three Mile Cross, Swallowfield).
The sector is within the post town of READING.
RG2 8 is a postcode sector within the RG2 postcode district which is within the RG Reading postcode area.
The Royal Mail delivery office for the RG2 8 postal sector is the Reading Delivery Office.
The area of the RG2 8 postcode sector is 1.02 square miles which is 2.64 square kilometres or 653.45 square acres.
The RG2 8 postcode sector is crossed by the M4 motorway.
Map of the RG2 8 Postcode Sector
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Official List of Streets
READING (120 Streets)
Unofficial Streets or Alternative Spellings
READING
BLAGDON ROAD CALLINGTON ROAD IMPERIAL WAY DURHAM SHELTERED UNIT EXETER COURT FOREST DEAN GRATTON ROAD HATCHWAY HEATHERDENE CLOSE LEER COURT MEREOAK BUSWAY MOTORWAY FOOTBRIDGE SOUTHGLADE ST AGNES WAY STOKE COURT THREE MILE CROSS INTERCHANGE WOODSIDEShinfield
HALLS LANE LONGCROFT GARDENS PASCAL CRESCENT SHINFIELD ROADRiseley
BASINGSTOKE ROADWeather Forecast for RG2 8
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 36.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 48.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 51.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 22.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 26.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 53.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 54.00% | NE 11 mph |
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 75.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 75.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 55.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 61.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 40.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 41.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
Schools and Places of Education Within the RG2 8 Postcode Sector
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school
Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Head: Mrs Nikki McVeigh
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2022-05-12 (714 days ago)
Website: Visit Christ The King Catholic Primary School Website
Phone: 01189375434
Number of Pupils: 312
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Community school
Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Head: Miss Zoe Dean
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Inspection: 2013-06-19 (3963 days ago)
Website: Visit Geoffrey Field Infant School Website
Phone: 01189375473
Number of Pupils: 312
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Community school
Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Head: Miss Shelly Hancock
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2018-05-16 (2171 days ago)
Website: Visit Geoffrey Field Junior School Website
Phone: 01189375475
Number of Pupils: 357
John Madejski Academy
Academy sponsor led
125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Head: Dr Michael Milner
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Inspection: 2023-10-11 (197 days ago)
Website: Visit John Madejski Academy Website
Phone: 01189370200
Number of Pupils: 891
The Ridgeway Primary School
Community school
Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Head: Mrs Norah Edgar
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2019-06-06 (1785 days ago)
Website: Visit The Ridgeway Primary School Website
Phone: 01189375530
Number of Pupils: 426
Whiteknights Primary School
Academy converter
Fairlawn Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Head: Mrs Bridget Reynolds
Ofsted Rating: Good
Inspection: 2023-03-01 (421 days ago)
Website: Visit Whiteknights Primary School Website
Phone: 01189872588
Number of Pupils: 460
House Prices in the RG2 8 Postcode Sector
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £485,278 | 9 | £419,750 | 6 | £502,188 | 8 | £408,500 | 8 |
| Semi-Detached | £316,157 | 56 | £311,923 | 59 | £305,176 | 73 | £266,930 | 84 |
| Terraced | £277,707 | 29 | £281,907 | 27 | £271,635 | 39 | £230,771 | 39 |
| Flats | £158,345 | 10 | £157,525 | 20 | £168,518 | 19 | £142,084 | 16 |
Important Postcodes RG2 8 in the Postcode Sector
RG2 8AF is the postcode for BLOCK D, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, SPORTS HALL, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, CANTEEN, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, SIXTH FORM, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, BLOCK A, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, BLOCK G, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, BLOCK E, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, BLOCK C, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, and BLOCK B, John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road
RG2 8DF is the postcode for South Reading Leisure Centre, Northumberland Avenue
RG2 8DH is the postcode for 330, Northumberland Avenue
RG2 8DJ is the postcode for South Reading Centre, Northhumberland Avenue
RG2 8EP is the postcode for Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Whiteknights Primary School, Fair Lawn Green, ROLL ALONG B, Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, and WHITEKNIGHTS PRIMARY SCHOOL, FAIR LAWN GREEN, SHINFIELD
RG2 8FS is the postcode for Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service, Fire Station, 270 Whitley Wood Road, and TRAINING CENTRE, Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service, Fire Station, 270 Whitley Wood Road
RG2 8JD is the postcode for KS2 BLOCK, The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, HALL BLOCK, The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, and KS1 BLOCK, The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow
RG2 8LX is the postcode for Christ the King RC Primary School, Lulworth Road
RG2 8PR is the postcode for Supported Living Team, 188 Whitley Wood Lane
RG2 8RH is the postcode for Geoffrey Field Infant and Junior School, Exbourne Road, and Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road
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